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jamis1970 · Joined: 08 Oct 2010 Posts: 56 Location: big bear lake 92315

Ive had my 924 for about 6 months. Ive tinkered here and there over the winter inbetween snowstorms. Tomorrow is the CA smog test day. (yes im getting the pre-test first.) car is now out of non-op and went for the first real drive today. SWEET- it was everything I thought it would be. Im so hoping she passes.... Ive replaced alt, new injectors, new in tank and external fuel pump, replaced pass door handle, replaced missing/ burnt bulbs in dash, installed new ground cables-straps. Cleaned up interior, fixed broken pass side bumper pad, new seat covers, waterproofed battery tray area. new smog pump belt, alt belt. New battery All in all only spent about 500 bucks. Ive changed the oil 2 times in the last 6 months and just changed oil again today. CLEAN oil a must for ca smog. Im hoping the stock catalytic converter is still good. Anyway- I will let you know how it goes, thanks again for providing so much quality information on these wonderful cars........ Things left to do... needs new tires, fresh paint, and a smaller diameter steering wheel. Getting in and out with the stock wheel sucks, im 6'1 and cant stand the wheel hitting my leg/thigh when i get in/out my only serious gripe! and im a thin 170lbs
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1979 924 N/A Not Fast, but a BLAST to drive.

924aussie · Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:53 pm Post subject:

But did you wash and polish it

Alan
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green 924 .. 1980 rego 924PSH
1998 Mopar Neon ... sick
2003 Challenger / Montery 4WD
1995 Hyundai Scoupe ... sold
1998 Nissan Silvia ... sons back from OS he has taken it
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1980 Fire truck Sold

Brockoli · Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:31 am Post subject:

I hear ya about the steering wheel. I'm 6'4" and it's always bugged me. I plan on a period correct momo with a hub extension.

Good luck!
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'80 924 M471,Wideband O2, Full coilover susp,23/19 sways,Bilstiens,KLA Strut Brace,Roll Bar,Test Pipe,BBS RS, Willwood BBK

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staticsan · Joined: 19 Jan 2009 Posts: 450 Location: Sydney, Australia

Does clean oil make that much of a difference to emissions tests? I've been battling to get mine to pass an IM240 - either NOx is over or CO is over - and am going to put a cat on next. But an oil change is another easy change.

Wade.

jamis1970 · Joined: 08 Oct 2010 Posts: 56 Location: big bear lake 92315

well..... smog test FAIL looks like im gettin a new catalytic converter.

It was fun driving to the test center though.

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1979 924 N/A Not Fast, but a BLAST to drive.